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Christians
for Biblical Equality’s
E-Quality Newsletter VOL. 1, NO. 4
Affirming the biblical truth of equality as reflected in
Galatians 3:28
December 2002
Welcome
Welcome to this edition of E-Quality Newsletter, the quarterly
e-mail newsletter for Christians for Biblical Equality. We hope you find this
issue to be useful and encouraging. Much more is available at our Web site.
http://www.cbeinternational.org/
In this issue, Dr. Gilbert Bilezikian, professor
emeritus of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College, and cofounder of Willow Creek
Community Church in South Barrington, IL discusses the biblical meaning of
“headship.” Other features include a great Christmas gift ideas, links to our
2003 Orlando Conference and more! From the entire CBE staff, we wish you a very
blessed Christmas!
To subscribe, please see the instructions at the bottom
of the newsletter.
I believe in male headship!
By Gilbert Bilezikian
Foremost egalitarian admits he agrees with male
headship. Consider the following:
I believe in male headship unabashedly and unreservedly.
I cannot evade the issue or rationalize my way around it. The headship of
husbands is clearly and unassailably taught in the New Testament. Moreover, the
Bible clearly declares that the response of wives to their husbands' headship
is submission in everything. Indeed, the husband is the head of the wife as
Christ is the head of the church. As the church is subject to Christ, so wives
must be subject in everything to their husbands (Eph. 5:23-24). This precept is
not given in Scripture as a recommendation, a suggestion or a piece of advice
that may be optionally followed. It is an absolute mandate that requires the
same level of adherence as any of its commandments.
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the ancient world!
With 6 photos of early church artwork, this 12-month
2003 calendar reveals archaeological evidence of women in the early centuries
of the church who expressed their faith by carrying out ordained
ministries. The illustrations are
accompanied by a description that highlights the importance of each. Click here
for more information:
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Journal Gains Exposure Among Church
Librarians
The Lutheran Church Library Association (LCLA) held
their 2002 Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last November. CBE
staff Mary Gonsior, Joyce Lind, and volunteers Faith Totushek and Christine
Baynes represented Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) at the conference.
The CBE booth, which displayed the award winning journal, Priscilla Papers and
a variety of other materials, sold over $400 in books.
The journal and its indices may be ordered on CBE’s Web
site. Click the link below for ordering information and to read more about
CBE’s booth. http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/publications/LCLA.html
Book Service News
CBE’s new 2003 calendars and note cards have been a huge
hit! They feature stunning ancient art depicting women in ordained ministry.
Gathered from church mosaics and catacombs, the images show women being
ordained, celebrating the Eucharist, or having titles like “bishop.” The
calendars and note cards are quality constructed, but also reasonably priced!
Visit www.cbeinternational.org/bookstore for more
details or to see some of the images.
Seven
new books also have been added to CBE’s online bookstore! Here’s just a
sampling:
- The Trinity and
Subordinationism: The Doctrine of God and the Contemporary Gender Debate. This book questions
whether or not the orthodox view of the Trinity teaches the eternal
subordination of the Son of God, as well as whether or not women are
created to be permanently subordinated to men.
- Daughters of Islam: Building Bridges
with Muslim Women Gives the reader insight into how to relate to women of Muslim
background, including how to introduce them to Christ.
- Who Is My Enemy? Welcoming
People the Church Rejects An invitation to look at people outside the
church with compassion, to understand that feminists, postmodernists,
homosexuals, liberals and New Agers are not enemies to avoid.
You can see these titles and
more at http://www.cbeinternational.org/bookstore.
Don’t forget to stop by
CBE’s Web site on December 26 for our
after-Christmas stock reduction sale! Several books will be
available for only $5.00. It’s a great time to stock up on some CBE classics,
as well as to have a few on hand to give to friends.
Last-minute Christmas Gift Idea
Is there someone left on your Christmas list who might
really enjoy a CBE membership? Then take advantage of CBE’s 2002 Christmas
membership sale, exclusively for members. If you’re not already a member of
CBE, this is a great time to apply.
Join or renew your membership at the regular price and then you may give as
many half-price gift memberships as you wish. Or if you would rather wait to
renew your membership, you may still give up to two memberships at half-price.
To take advantage of this sale, go to http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/index.html?body=/new/membership/Christmas_sale.html.
Or mail your order to us at 122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 218,
Minneapolis MN 55404. Or call 1-612-872-6898.
We will send new member packets to the recipient(s) in
the first week of January, beginning a yearlong subscription to CBE’s two
publications, Priscilla Papers and Mutuality. Hurry, the sale ends December 31st.
Church memberships are
also on sale through January 15th at 25% Off! Click here to give a
gift membership to your church.
http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/membership/churchmembersale.htm
CBE’s 2003 Orlando Conference
We cordially invite you, your family and friends to
attend CBE’s 8th International conference, entitled: “Celebrating
the Priesthood of All Believers: Serving Christ as a Global Community.” Enjoy
speakers such as Lee Grady, author of Ten Lies the Church Tells Women,
and Linda Belleville, author of Women Leaders and the Church, Jay
Phelan, president of North Park Theological Seminary, and other exciting
speakers and authors. Hope to see you in
Orlando this summer!
Quotable
Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 – TNIV
At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in
the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed:
“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child
you will bear! But why am I so favored,
that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your
greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she
who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Mary’s Song
And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in
God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From
now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great
things for me—holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from
generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has
scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down
rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry
with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant
Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just
as he promised our ancestors.” Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three
months and then returned home.
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